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January 1, 2013 9:10 PM

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Monica Rossano holds her daughter Anna-Sofia, who was born 12:01 a.m., during a news conference Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013, at the Intermountain Medical Center, in Murray, Utah. "It wasn't induced labor or anything. It was totally natural. We weren't trying to be the first," Intermountain Medical Center spokesman Jason Carlton told The Associated Press. less

Monica Rossano holds her daughter Anna-Sofia, who was born 12:01 a.m., during a news conference Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013, at the Intermountain Medical Center, in Murray, Utah. "It wasn't induced labor or anything. ... more

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The US Capitol is reflected in a Suburban automobile on the Capitol Plaza January 1, 2013 in Washington, DC. After fervent New Year brinkmanship, the US Congress late January 1st finally backed a deal to avert a "fiscal cliff" of tax hikes and slashing spending cuts that had threatened to unleash economic calamity. less

The US Capitol is reflected in a Suburban automobile on the Capitol Plaza January 1, 2013 in Washington, DC. After fervent New Year brinkmanship, the US Congress late January 1st finally backed a deal to avert ... more

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TAMPA, FL - JANUARY 1: Pregame dancers huddle under the stands before the Michigan Wolverines play against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the Outback Bowl January 1, 2013 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Al Messerschmidt/Getty Images) less

TAMPA, FL - JANUARY 1: Pregame dancers huddle under the stands before the Michigan Wolverines play against the South Carolina Gamecocks in the Outback Bowl January 1, 2013 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, ... more

PASADENA, CA - JANUARY 01: The Los Angeles High School Marching Band on the parade route during the 124th Rose Parade Presented By Honda on January 1, 2013 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images) less

PASADENA, CA - JANUARY 01: The Los Angeles High School Marching Band on the parade route during the 124th Rose Parade Presented By Honda on January 1, 2013 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Frederick M. ... more

PASADENA, CA - JANUARY 01: Head coach David Shaw of the Stanford Cardinal celebrates with former Secretary of State and Cardinal alum Condoleezza Rice after the Cardinal defeat the Wisconsin Badgers 20-14 in the 99th Rose Bowl Game Presented by Vizio on January 1, 2013 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) less

PASADENA, CA - JANUARY 01: Head coach David Shaw of the Stanford Cardinal celebrates with former Secretary of State and Cardinal alum Condoleezza Rice after the Cardinal defeat the Wisconsin Badgers 20-14 in ... more

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MIAMI GARDENS, FL - JANUARY 01: Fans of the Northern Illinois Huskies look on dejected in the stands against the Florida State Seminoles during the Discover Orange Bowl at Sun Life Stadium on January 1, 2013 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Chris Trotman/Getty Images) less

MIAMI GARDENS, FL - JANUARY 01: Fans of the Northern Illinois Huskies look on dejected in the stands against the Florida State Seminoles during the Discover Orange Bowl at Sun Life Stadium on January 1, 2013 ... more

IMAGE DISTRIBUTED FOR ALLSTATE- University of Louisville marching band and cheerleaders excite Cardinals fans football fans at the school's pep rally at the Allstate Fan Fest in New Orleans, La., on Jan. 1, 2012. Louisville plays the Florida Gators in the 79th Sugar Bowl at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on Jan. 2, 2012. (Cheryl Gerber/AP Images for Allstate)
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IMAGE DISTRIBUTED FOR ALLSTATE- University of Louisville marching band and cheerleaders excite Cardinals fans football fans at the school's pep rally at the Allstate Fan Fest in New Orleans, La., on Jan. 1, ... more

MIAMI GARDENS, FL - JANUARY 01: A fan of the Florida State Seminoles eats a hotdog in the stands prior to Florida State plays Northern Illinois Huskies during the Discover Orange Bowl at Sun Life Stadium on January 1, 2013 in Miami Gardens, Florida. less

MIAMI GARDENS, FL - JANUARY 01: A fan of the Florida State Seminoles eats a hotdog in the stands prior to Florida State plays Northern Illinois Huskies during the Discover Orange Bowl at Sun Life Stadium on ... more